Adjunct Communication Faculty

Job ID: 2024-2299

Category: Education

Type: Faculty Adjunct

Rate per Contact Hr w/Bachelors degree USD $808.50

Rate per Contact Hr w/Masters degree USD $825.00

EDUStaff Position: Individuals hired into this position will be employed by EDUStaff and assigned to Mid Michigan College.

Overview

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision-making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal-oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

The responsibilities of this position consist of teaching Communication to students in the community college setting. This position holds accountability for instruction, student assessment, and evaluation of a diverse student population.

This position involves teaching COM 101 (Fundamentals of Communication) in an environment primarily comprised of dual enrolled students the Tuscola ISD, in Caro MI. Classes will meet M,W,F from 8:25-11:00 a.m. and 11:55-2:30 p.m. Classes begin August 26, 2024 and end in on december 13, 2024. The preferred modality of instruction is face-to-face, but there may be a possibility of offering the class through Zoom technology.

This position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 25, 2024. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Responsibilities

1. Teaches assigned classroom courses.
2. Completes and updates syllabi for courses assigned and ensures course content and requirements meet the requirements of college and accreditation agencies.
3. Completes appropriate assessment tools to determine course effectiveness and assures that student outcomes are achieved.
4. Assesses student academic achievement and provides students with timely and meaningful feedback on progress in the course(s).
5. Maintains and reports appropriate classroom records, to include student attendance and grades.
6. Holds appropriate office hours for meeting with and assisting students.
7. Maintains regular communication with Library and Learning Services staff.
8. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service programs within the department and college-wide.
9. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, and student service initiatives.
10. Adheres to the policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines of the college. Ensures all communications and practices demonstrate support of the Ethics for Teaching Professionals.
11. Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College's Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
12. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Ability to translate educational and professional experience into the student learning environment.

Ability to provide positive motivation and encourage student participation.

Ability to keep up with new trends and developments in classroom technology.

Effective planning, organizational, and communication skills.

Written and computer skills needed to prepare course mat